Pakistan vow to pressure India in Asian Games after string of recent defeats

California appeals court revives foster abuse survivor's lawsuit against Alameda County

A California man has reinstated his negligence lawsuit against Alameda County after an appeals court overturned an earlier dismissal. He alleges that the county failed to protect him from abuse while he was in the foster care system. The ruling puts the county's supervision practices under closer scrutiny. The case also underscores broader calls for stronger safeguards for children in foster care.

Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' castle sells for $72m, well below its valuation

A castle featured in Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' music video has been sold for $72 million. The sale price is reportedly nearly half of the property's previously estimated valuation. The article attributes the gap between sale price and valuation to the market conditions surrounding the transaction. The castle's fame from the music video drew significant public attention to the sale. Further details about the buyer and closing timeline were not included in the source material.

US Tax Court cuts Lontrac's $74.5m easement deduction to $500,000, upholds penalty

The US Tax Court reduced the tax deduction that Lontrac Enterprises, LLC claimed for a conservation easement from $74.5 million to $500,000. The court found the partnership did not offer credible evidence to support its valuation. As a result, the IRS penalty of 40 percent for a gross valuation misstatement was upheld. The case reflects the difficulties taxpayers face with syndicated conservation easement transactions.

'Guess how many seats Congress won?' PM Modi's 'ballot' taunt on MLC results